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Amigos Library Services invites proposals from staff at member libraries and the wider library community for individual or panel sessions at its upcoming online conference, Future Driven Collections, on December 9, 2026.

Oxford University Press will move the American National Biography and Oxford Dictionary of National Biography to the Oxford Academic platform on October 22, 2026. The resources will remain available on both their current platforms and Oxford Academic through November 5, 2026. After that date, redirects will be put in place.

Amigos Library Services provided scholarships for five library professionals to attend the Northwest Interlibrary Loan (NWILL) and Resource Sharing Conference.

How do changing congressional district boundaries affect the way organizations understand and serve their communities? Congressional district lines are moving mid-decade, and that matters for anyone who measures, reports, or plans by district.

From established legal publications to timely commentary on emerging issues, Amigos vendor partner HeinOnline offers resources for legal, government, environmental, and public policy research.

Looking for strategies to connect your patrons with career and job resources? Have young adults searching for their first career, or active job seekers searching for employment? We have two upcoming Know & Go sessions that feature library programs and resources focusing on careers.

Join featured trainer Elliot Williams to build your metadata expertise through four comprehensive courses. Each course is designed to strengthen your understanding of metadata concepts, standards, quality, and relationships. 

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Digital accessibility helps ensure that all users can access and engage with library resources and services.

The latest issue of CONTINUED: The Amigos Continuing Education News

Amigos vendor partner Project MUSE provides access to trusted humanities and social sciences scholarship from more than 400 university presses and scholarly societies.

Bloomsbury Publishing is offering Amigos members an additional 10% discount on new subscriptions and one-time purchases of select digital collections from September 15 through November 15, 2026.

As colleges and universities continue to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning, libraries are increasingly playing a key role in supporting AI literacy efforts across campus.

Staff changes happen frequently. Maintaining current contacts helps Amigos deliver invoices, service notifications, newsletters, and member communications to the appropriate staff, reducing delays and ensuring smooth service. Accurate contacts help your library get the full value of its Amigos membership and ensure critical information reaches the staff who need it most.

Bibliotele is a Spanish language streaming service built for public and academic libraries and special member pricing is available for this Amigos vendor partner.

The full conference schedule has been released for The Flexible Library, Amigos Library Services' online conference taking place September 23, 2026.

The Amigos Continuing Education schedule for October through December is now live, offering a variety of courses designed to support library staff at all levels. As a reminder, all courses are free for everyone at member libraries, including administrators, librarians, staff, volunteers, and student employees.